This book is a compilation of my thoughts, emotions, and feelings that I have experienced over the past several years. I find that it is sometimes easier to write my thoughts and emotions down on paper, rather than speaking them aloud. Looking back on it, writing poetry has helped save my life. My poems are about depression, trauma, mental illness, and recovery. Many of the poems may be a bit dark; however, it represents what I felt during that time in my life. I chose to share my poems with the world, because I want others to know that they are not alone in life. I want them to know that they were put on this earth for a purpose, and even if they may not have found that purpose yet, they will someday. And when they do, they will be forever thankful that they chose to keep fighting
A clear-eyed, optimistic guide for parents with adult children who need help navigating the challenges to launching an independent life. Times were already tough for young adults looking for ways to start living independent lives after high school and college: rents were up, wages were down, student loan debt was burdensome, then the Covid-19 pandemic hit. A generation of young people were forced out of their classrooms, jobs, and social lives, returning home to live with their parents. Now many of these young adults carry the scars of the internal pandemic, with increased anxiety and depression, poor coping, and the uncertainty of how to restart their lives. Parents want to help, but the old rules of advice-giving can clash with the need to respect their child’s autonomy. In You’re Not Done Yet, two leading adolescent and young adult mental health experts provide a practical and compassionate path to parents combatting the worry and frustrating isolation many feel when supporting their twentysomethings. Hibbs and Rostain explain when and how developmental markers changed, and invite parents and young adults to learn new, more effective ways of communicating with each other. Part I of the book covers the “new normal,” of young adulthood, with its educational and career changes. The new normal of parent-child relationship asks us to rethink our “shoulds,” and in the process develop a closer relationship based on talking and listening to understand each other, rather than “being right.” Part II addresses the common and challenging problems that arise when mental illness creates a drag on a young adult’s progress, and shows how parents may be engaged in their child’s treatment. Packed with helpful information and step-by-step guides to specific problems, this book will be an invaluable resource for parents and their twentysomething children.
Are you facing a difficult season? Do your prayers feel unanswered? The middle of any endeavor—career, relationships, ministry, health—is often when our perseverance waivers, when peace seems out of reach, when the future feels uncertain. It's when life really gets hard. In this empowering devotional, bestselling author, human rights activist, and international speaker Christine Caine reminds you that you can go the distance—not because you have the strength but because God does. As Christine shares stories from her ministry experience, her personal life, her walk with Jesus, and her hikes through the mountains of Southern California, Christine offers Scripture and spiritual reflections to help you: Intentionally journey with Jesus even when you feel discouraged Rely on God's strength in seasons of waiting Keep praying, seeking, walking with Jesus every day Focus your mind on spiritual practices that bring peace Each of the 100 devotions includes a scripture, a devotion entry, and a takeaway for the reader. You're Not Finished Yet is a thoughtful gift for: Fans of Christine's previous books including the prior devotional, Resilient Hope; her bestselling 365-day devotional, Unshakeable; as well as other books such as Undaunted and How Did I Get Here? Anyone in the midst of a discouraging setback or a season of waiting Mother's Day, Father's Day, Christmas, Easter, New Year's, and graduation Readers seeking reminder of God's strength and peace You're Not Finished Yet offers a dose of daily endurance so you can keep moving forward with perseverance—even in the messy middle.
"This book goes beyond helping one to understand addiction and the dysfuctional family. It also helps to describe the need for a 'new profession' of therapy that is beyond the profssion of medicine. It has been my experience that people who have spiritual experiences often tell me that neither doctors or inisters have been able to help them understand these experiences. Karen is a new breed of therapist who is dealing with a vast range of experiences, which have enormous impact on people's lives. I highly recommend her book." Dr. Raymond E. Moody, Jr. http://youtube.com/watch?v=Qvx-MBFqZdc
No matter where you are in life, there's always more to see, to do, to be Don't settle for retirement. Embrace refirement! In I'm Not Done Yet, Dr. Cynthia Barnett shares her story of overcoming obstacles, embracing change, fighting injustice, and refiring her spirit. Today, she can truly say she loves her life. Her work, even after retirement, is rewarding to her and inspiring to others. But her journey to this place of self-satisfaction hasn't been perfect, or easy. She's had plenty of tough times, just like you, but she knows that those tough times led her to the fulfilled, peaceful, and grateful life she now has"€"a life that has meant something to others and given her unique skills and abilities to help society. In these pages, Cynthia shares stories of what led her to fulfillment, from a childhood growing up on the island of St. Vincent in the Caribbean, to coming to America, struggling to get accepted into an American university, marrying, raising children, surviving divorce,
For women over fifty, this invaluable guide combines practical advice, and exercises, and no shortage of sass that will inspire readers to beat ageist limitations and own their careers. Despite advances made by women in the workplace, pay inequity and underrepresentation in top positions are still a reality. And, unfortunately, the situation looks worse for older women, who face what acclaimed author, podcast host, and sought-after coach Bonnie Marcus calls "the double whammy of gendered ageism." As a woman over fifty, you may be wondering if there is anything you can do as you face down diminished responsibilities, decreasing visibility, and the looming specter of being "aged out." In this revelatory, inspiring, and savvy new book, Marcus is out to convince you that, in fact, you can do a whole lot. You can keep your job, advance your career, do the work you love and need to do--and defy all the ageist assumptions that suggest otherwise. In Not Done Yet! the realities of ageing in the workplace are not sugar-coated. Straight-talking and savvy, Marcus tells it like it is, and doing so, empowers you to navigate the challenges. She begins by laying out the fears and assumptions that hold women back. Then she shares tips and exercises to stop staying small and stay in the game. Finally, she teaches you how to move from being a sadass to a badass, with practical advice about caring for yourself and fueling your confidence to flourish at work. You are a woman over fifty, and you deserve a seat at the table. You have a wealth of wisdom and experience to offer your workplace. It may feel like the odds are stacked against you, but Bonnie Marcus is here to show you how you can overcome the challenges of gendered ageism. You are not done yet! It is up to you to prove it.
I Am Not Finished Yet is an inspirational book on developing one's self. This book focuses on straightforward/positive talk to get you moving toward your ideal self. The reflection of your past will shine as the positivity needed to have a bright present and even brighter future. We are gonna hang out together in this book, and we are gonna keep it real. And at the same time, you are going to realize peace while fulfilling your goals because you realize quite a bit in your calmest moments.
Before You Die, Live the Life You Were Born To Live. When you come to the end of your days, you will not measure your life based on success and failures. All of those will eventually blur together into a single memory called “life.” What will give you solace is a life with nothing left undone. One that’s been lived with relentless ambition, a heart on fire, and with no regrets. On the other hand, what will haunt you until your final breath is who you could have been but never became and what you could have done but never did. The Last Arrow is your roadmap to a life that defies odds and alters destinies. Discover the attributes of those who break the gravitational pull of mediocrity as cultural pioneer and thought leader Erwin McManus examines the characteristics of individuals who risked everything for a life they could only imagine. Imagine living the life you were convinced was only a dream. We all begin this life with a quiver full of arrows. Now the choice is yours. Will you cling to your arrows or risk them all, opting to live until you have nothing left to give? Time is short. Pick up The Last Arrow and begin the greatest quest of your life.
Nones claim no religion. Dones have become disillusioned and left the church. While many emerging adults fall in these camps, many are tossing aside these labels and embracing a transformative Christian faith. Based on her extensive research, Beth Seversen outlines a model for how to engage and retain millennials and Generation Z in the life of the local church.
